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News Briefs 7.22.21

July 22, 2021 By Observer Staff

Harry Potter Birthday Celebration; Tampa YMCAs to hold second annual Back-To-School Drive; Commissioner Nikki Fried, FDACS suggest fuel plans for hurricane preparations

Plant City’s newest team: Dumpasaurus, Tippy, Oscar and Cart-Right

July 15, 2021 By Breanne Williams

The Name That Truck! Contest for the Cart-To-Curb program received more than 100
submissions from the community. Four were selected as top-tier nominations and the new trucks revealed their clever names Monday night before the city commission meeting.

News Briefs 7.15.21

July 15, 2021 By Observer Staff

Back to school health clinic heading to Plant City; Newly-renovated Children’s Board Family Resource Center to hold Grand Opening in Plant City; Plant City Photo Archives’ intern receives certification

News Briefs 7.8.21

July 8, 2021 By Observer Staff

Hillsborough County launches annual “Erase the Need” program; Hope Lutheran Church transitions to new sanctuary; Lighthouse Staffing Agency to fill temporary positions in support of Hurricane Elsa relief

Map amendment regarding a townhome proposal leads split vote

July 7, 2021 By Breanne Williams

Commissioners voiced their concern with a proposed map amendment that would pave the way for a townhome development at the southeast corner of East Sam Allen and North Wilder Roads.

News Briefs 7.1.21

July 1, 2021 By Observer Staff

HCSO locates vehicle of interest in deadly hit and run; City of Plant City proclaims July 2021 ‘Parks and Recreation Month’; Fourth of July event returns to Plant City Stadium.

PCPD seeks funding for body camera program

July 1, 2021 By Breanne Williams

The Plant City Police Department was approved by commissioners to use grant funds through a Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies.

Illegal dumpers beware

July 1, 2021 By Breanne Williams

The City of Plant City is planning to crack down on illegal dumping throughout the community via Code Enforcement’s new Illegal Dumping Pilot Project.

HCSO on the hunt for driver in deadly hit and run

June 26, 2021 By Observer staff

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a truck involved in a fatal hit and run in Plant City.

News Briefs 6.24.21

June 24, 2021 By Taylor Jenkins

Florida Southern College welcomes Plant City Photo Archives staff; GFWC Women’s Club of Plant City organizes second annual Food Drive;Hillsborough County to give away free mosquito fish